Topic: Polling

A representative from Rasmussen Reports breaks down the actual numbers from the "It's okay to be white" poll, noting that 72% of American adults agreed with the statement. The hosts discuss how the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) labeling the phrase as hate speech influenced the "not sure" responses. They conclude that Scott Adams' interpretation of the poll as a "majority" of Black people being anti-white was factually incorrect.

A recent poll from The Economist regarding public awareness of Critical Race Theory is analyzed for potential statistical obfuscation. The data shows that while a majority of those who have heard of CRT view it unfavorably, the presentation of the numbers is designed to confuse the audience. Professor Desmet notes that even highly intelligent people will believe absurd narratives and "blatantly wrong" statistics when they are in a state of mass formation.

The "Get Your Booty to the Poll" ad campaign is examined as a successful use of sexualized content to drive political engagement. Originally released in September 2020, the ad was repurposed for the Georgia runoff election in January 2021 with funding from the New Georgia Project. The hosts discuss the effectiveness of using "booty" as a marketing tool for voter turnout.

The hosts discuss exit poll data suggesting Donald Trump doubled his support among black women and increased his share of the black male vote to 20%. They express frustration over the lack of hard data being released compared to the 2016 election. Moe notes that the "fabled black vote" narrative for Biden lacks empirical evidence in the current trickle of information.

Roland Martin reports on the backlash Eva Longoria received from black women, leading to her public apology. The hosts note Martin's own slip-up where he claimed black voters voted "against Donald Trump" rather than "for Joe Biden." They suggest the "black female political class" forced Longoria to "bow down" and issue a correction to protect the "backbone of the party" narrative.

LeBron James and his "More Than a Vote" initiative launch "Under Review," a rapid response operation to counter political misinformation targeting Black voters. The hosts discuss the conversion of NBA arenas into polling locations and LeBron's tactical decision to focus on issues rather than endorsing a specific candidate.

The "Stroll to the Polls" campaign, involving historically black sororities (The Divine Nine), is analyzed as a performative tool to drive voter turnout for Kamala Harris. The hosts describe the sight of sorority sisters dancing at campaign rallies as "cringe-worthy" and "rude." They coin the term "Woke Apnea" to describe the state of being so deep in identity politics that one loses the ability to see how they are being used.

A controversial PSA titled "Get Your Booty to the Poll" features pole dancers encouraging black men to vote to "make it rain" and end cash bail. The hosts express disgust at the ad, which they claim aired on broadcast television in markets like Austin and Atlanta. They argue the ad reveals the low opinion the Democratic establishment has of black men, believing they can only be motivated by sexual objectification.

Donald Trump utilizes derogatory nicknames such as "Mini Mike" and "No Boxes" to target Michael Bloomberg during campaign rallies. Trump highlights polling data showing Bloomberg at 15 percent despite spending $500 million, while Bernie Sanders leads the Democratic field at 31 percent.

The discussion focuses on the financial collapse of the Harris campaign despite her initial branding as the "Silicon Valley candidate." Speculation arises regarding whether her funding from major donors like George Soros dried up or if the campaign was a strategic play for a Vice Presidential nod.

Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post discusses the lack of diversity in the upcoming PBS NewsHour debate following Harris's exit. The hosts argue that the debate system is rigged by money and advertising requirements, effectively cutting out candidates who cannot afford to play.

The debate over "racist math" continues with a focus on how statistics have historically been used for "scientific racism." The hosts argue that statistics are often manipulated with variables to achieve desired outcomes, citing the failure of 2016 election polling as evidence of statistical unreliability.

The news industry operates on the "if it bleeds, it leads" principle, treating high-profile tragedies like the Guyger trial as a "ratings bonanza" similar to the Super Bowl. By throwing "raw meat" to both sides of a racial or political divide, media outlets ensure viewers remain glued to their screens. This manufactured investment is compared to political polling tactics used to keep the public in a state of constant anxiety and engagement.

Media outlets have a financial incentive to portray political races as "neck-and-neck" to keep campaign contributions flowing. In states like California, media companies lose out on revenue because the outcomes are perceived as predetermined, leading candidates to spend elsewhere. The perceived "boost" for Kamala Harris in polls following the first Democratic debate is analyzed as a tactic to pressure Joe Biden supporters to increase their donations.